diff --git a/Multiprotocol/AFHDS2A_a7105.ino b/Multiprotocol/AFHDS2A_a7105.ino
index f2f3f1d..9debf07 100644
--- a/Multiprotocol/AFHDS2A_a7105.ino
+++ b/Multiprotocol/AFHDS2A_a7105.ino
@@ -215,7 +215,7 @@ static void AFHDS2A_build_packet(uint8_t type)
 #define AFHDS2A_WAIT_WRITE 0x80
 uint16_t ReadAFHDS2A()
 {
-	uint8_t packet_type = AFHDS2A_PACKET_STICKS;
+	static uint8_t packet_type = AFHDS2A_PACKET_STICKS;
 	switch(phase)
 	{
 		case AFHDS2A_BIND1: